I'm looking for advice from those much more learned about dogs than I am!
We live in the countryside, have a three year old daughter and I work from home apart from one day a fortnight. Fields to walk dogs are just through the back of our garden, and we have a utility/enough space to keep a dog.
DP & I both grew up with dogs, and we'd like to have the same for our daughter, and we are also in a position now where we have the time to give to a dog for walks, training and so on.
We've started to look, but are pretty stumped with all of the choices out there! I guess my main questions are:
Which breed? With a three year old and nieces/nephews plus potentially more children of our own in the future we need a breed that's good with children.
Secondly, where to buy? Do we go for a rescue dog, what do we have to take into consideration? Or do we buy a puppy? If so, how do we tell who is responsibly breeding them etc?
I really appreciate any responses!
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azteccamera · 10/11/2012 15:12
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